DIY: Complete 04 taillight conversion! - Page 4

zen_master · 07-28-2004

nice!! thanks!!! =)

i hope this will help people with their DIY! =)

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jgrow44 · 08-26-2004

I just got my 04 tails today and they were installed 1 hour later. Pretty easy switch. The only problem I had was that I was listening to the radio while I was working and car on = blowing fuses for turn signal and hazard lights (oops). I did it the way are6 did it with putting the turn signal on top. You will have to trim off a bit of plastic from the two sockets (4 total). Once you have everything in front of you it will be easier to understand. For the wire I used leftover wire from a component set with one small and one large connector. I then used the modified prong connector to plug into the stock wiring just like are6. Also there was some confusion as to which bulb you needed to use (the 7440 or 7443) the 7440s worked for me. I have some pics if anyone would like to see them.

Flashlightboy · 08-26-2004

I ordered mine yesterday from hondaautomotiveparts.com and they should be here soon. Since I really like the look and want to keep it permanent, I went with the wiring harness instead of ghetto.

Can't wait!!!

xRiCeBoYx · 08-29-2004

which socket am i supposed to get..? 23 is the t20 socket and 25 is the t20 w socket... which one..?

i wanna do this conversion asap.. i have the lights and the radio shack adapta..thing..

Wolfgang5884 · 08-29-2004

Nice DIY

jgrow44 · 08-29-2004

just go to a dealership and give them the part number 33304-S30-003. you will need two of them (obviously). you will also need a pair of the 7440 light bulbs. you can pick them up at any autozone, checker, etc. easy swap that makes a ton of difference.

xRiCeBoYx · 08-29-2004

the problem is, the dealership here doesnt know what they're talking about... i've dealt with that on 2 separate occasions...

Flashlightboy · 08-30-2004

jgrow is correct. The PNs are all they need to get you the goods.

xRiCeBoYx · 09-03-2004

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Originally Posted by Flashlightboy

jgrow is correct. The PNs are all they need to get you the goods.

the socket part numbers were correct... they weren't listed the same on majestic honda.. thanks tho.. finished the conversion tho

zen_master · 09-03-2004

nice!! =)

hope you enjoy the conversion! it's really nice.... =)

civictuner · 10-16-2004

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Originally Posted by zen_master

i can't shave my EX emblem....cos bumper has been repainted....and the paint below the EX emblem....got a problem....

Nice man but crap you should do a full conversion w/ the rear bumper man.. i have the TRUE 2004 Civic EX its nice -- i love it!!

02civic_rida · 10-27-2004

I did the conversion as well... did it just like u had it posted....

ugly and sad.. lol

15 min later.
happy mean and ready to go

duffy2004 · 11-23-2004

I plan on blacking out that chrome piece on the inside of my back tail lights...So i will post up a thread on that when i get it done. Hopefully over christmas break!

TrboEM2 · 11-24-2004

i am working on this DIY now, but i am a little confused. i have all the parts, but i cannot see how i connect the adaptaplug to the socket.they are both male connections and i cannt figure out how to do this. do i cut off the male connections from the socket and put the adaptaplug in there or what?

TrboEM2 · 11-24-2004

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anyone???